Kevin D. Vaughn CQM, CSI, CDT, CCCA

Gloucester County, Virginia 23072 &

Mathews County, Virginia.

Cell: 804-***-****.

adqzj0@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Mr. Vaughn is a highly experienced and seasoned Construction Project Management Professional who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of Professionals to new levels of success in a variety of highly competitive industries, cutting-edge markets, and fast paced environments. Strong technical and business qualifications with an impressive track record of more than 30 years of hands-on experience in construction management, quality control, quality assurance, critical site inspections, estimating, scheduling, strategic planning, facilities management, field management and project / product management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & CAREER HISTORY:

TIKIGAQ - AGVIQ Environmental Services (AES): Quality Control Manager

Lead the planning, development, and implementation of the Quality Management Plan and system for all work divisions from notice to proceed through final customer acceptance.

Maintain, monitor and update the USACE RMS system, utilizing the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS). Establish and lead quality control initiatives, activities, and corrective actions.

Review project specifications for project quality requirements.

Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary.

Host and document weekly QC meetings with the superintendent and provide written minutes as described in project contract documents.

Manage Non-Conformance Notices and the Request for Information process though corrective action.

Manage and resolve issues in conjunction with the project superintendent in real time.

Quality control daily reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confronts non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner.

Review Submittals prior to Formal Submission, with many requiring in depth technical review.

Create, update and maintain the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reports, utilizing the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), yet not limited to.

Conduct preparatory, initial and follow up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work. Verify that checklists are being used and signed off prior to the placement of concrete, steel and other similar items of work.

Verify and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project.

Conduct preconstruction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the superintendent at least two days prior to the start of each new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality. Document these meetings in the daily QC report and Preparatory Phase reports.

Schedule, document the results of, and maintain a log of all code and independent inspections that are required. Clearly document, correct and re-inspect all non-conformances prior to covering up work.

Manage, review, and coordinate Materials Testing Laboratories, throughout.

Manage, review, and coordinate Surveying Services, As Built Survey Services, throughout.

Conduct periodic follow up inspections to verify that work is proceeding with the contract documents and the approved submittals. (Desired results come from what is inspected, not what is expected.)

Coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of the work, and /or of the building systems.

Document and distribute pre-punch lists, punch lists and the completion of these lists.

Document final inspections, certificates of occupancy and acceptance of the works and various phases thereof. Maintain the project "as-built" drawings daily.

Assemble and forward project closeout documents that include OHM manuals, as-builts and warranties.

Stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.

After Project close Out and delivery, work activities were focused onto in depth, detailed estimating of other larger Environmental Remediation Projects throughout the Eastern Seaboard, yet not limited. These endeavors included take offs, means and methods, sourcing of manufacturers, suppliers, contractor’s and the like to compile a Proposal Document for Submission (AGVIQ LLC).

A-Zone Environmental Services: Project Quality Control Manager

Planning, implementation, coordination, and reporting of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements at the project level. Essential functions may include involvement, Project Quality Risk Assessment (PQRA), supporting the development and/or the development of Project Specific Quality Plans (PSQP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), Deficiency Management, Lessons Learned, and a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding internal / external customer needs and expectations. Reflected the technical proficiency, leadership skills, and communication skills to manage the quality requirements of the project, and experience and proficiency to be fully autonomous in project quality management delivery from bid to completion.

Ensure implementation of the Project Specific Quality Plan (PSQP) on project sites by all project stakeholders. Ensure the implementation and the regular updating of the Inspection and Test Plan(s) (ITP). Conducting site inspections to self-performed scopes of work. Conduct random field verification of subcontractor’s quality control activities. Participate in conducting field inspection and testing by third party laboratories / consultants. Manage and track the implementation of the Deficiency Management Process (i.e., initiating Field Surveillance Reports (FSR), Corrective Action Report (CAR), and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR). Review the Field Surveillance Reports (FSR), Corrective Action Report (CAR), and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) based on frequency and severity of occurrence and findings. Monitor deficiencies brought about by clients, consultants, and / or third-party site observation / inspection. Requesting quality plans and inspection forms from subcontractors and suppliers. Maintain Submittal Ledger, and Submittal Submissions, as necessary to facilitate the work at hand.

HDR ICA Engineering: Senior Project Construction Engineering (CEI) Inspector/ Engineer.

Retained as the Resident Senior Construction Engineering Inspector to enforce the requirements outlined in the Plans and Specifications, and other Contact documents, as necessary throughout. Position quickly evolved into a role atypical of the Construction Engineer and Manager. Monitored and performed all applicable types of inspection work on complex and routine highway projects and acted as a specialist and technical advisor for others on certain phases of work requiring specialized talents and experience. Assignments were of an independent nature and included responsibility for inspecting and monitoring of the inspection work on any type, and size of projects. Responsible for the Inspection of site development projects, grading projects, paving projects, demolition projects, signing projects, utility projects, guard rail, and many other special projects as assigned. Responsible for assigning and advising junior inspectors in a manner to ensure that all phases of the work received adequate inspection coverage. Reviewed the performance of junior construction inspectors on a routine basis to ensure that there were no deficiencies in the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services work being provided. Provide oversight of Construction Material Testing & Engineering (CME) which was an integral facet of the CEI Services work. Provide guidance as necessary for contractor concerning contract requirements and applications thereof. Inspected all phases of work on the projects, as necessary, and advise the contractors’ superintendent or other representatives of necessary corrective actions to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and the contract documents. Monitored contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with the contract terms and specifications. Independently coordinated and performed construction inspections of the project. Verified lines, grades, stakeouts, dimensions, elevations, material suitability and conformance, proof rolls, under cuts, yet not limited to, and / or provided verification oversight of same. Performed field measurements for pay items and equipment checks. Prepared, developed, maintained, and reviewed comprehensive project records including daily reports, project daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, monthly estimates, and other documentation as required. Prepared and reviewed construction project construction reports and monthly project estimates. Interpreted roadway plans, specifications, and contracts to prepare technical, financial, administrative, and explanatory correspondence. Coordinated and scheduled various phases of construction with the primary contractor and agency personnel; reviewed and monitored contractor’s plan of operation; and advised contractor(s) of violations and adjustment. Frequent contact with engineers and agency personnel to discuss and resolve field construction issues; and provided technical guidance in specialty areas of inspections. Frequent external contact with contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspections; and resolve problems with state and local government; and law enforcement agencies to explain work under construction; and coordinate traffic control; with suppliers to monitor receipt of materials; with utility companies to coordinate relocation and installation; and with the public to provide information and resolve issues.

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP: Senior Project Construction Engineering (CEI) Special Inspector/ Engineer.

Retained as the Resident Senior Construction Inspector as to enforce the Plans and Specifications, and other Contact documents, as necessary with a partnering relationship with the Design Engineers, Contractor and Owner. Position quickly evolved into a role a typical of a Construction Engineer. The duties of this position were numerous and broad, yet included critical site inspections, and field administration of the documents, as outlined, yet not limited to.

Inspected all assigned phases of work on the assorted construction projects and made official contact with contractor’s superintendent and other representatives to verify conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents. Confirm lines, grades, and dimensions of elements, structures and materials with Contractors Staff, Subcontractors and/or Sub Consultants and advise Contractors of any discrepancies. Confirmed means and methods of construction where specific methods were stated and required timely action to correct any variances of the methods employed. Prepared and reviewed daily inspector reports for preparation of entries into project diaries. Recorded daily quantities and maintained daily reports.

Properly documented materials as well as other test reports for materials. Recorded and monitored material received showing quantities estimated and quantities received used and tested. Checked materials and material documents to make sure that they were tested in addition to performing routine physical tests and analyze sampled material on the job, and/or sent additional samples to testing laboratories for verification of results. Assist in contractor’s daily, weekly and monthly evaluations.

Overview of the following, yet not limited to:

Marine sheet piling, whalers, tie backs, dead men, reinforcing steel, hydraulic concrete, rip rap, geo textiles, shoreline stabilization, forming and re-shoring, structural steel, earth work, drainage systems be it subsurface and or storm water, structural steel, steel reinforcement, flowable fills, grouting, and marine installation, concrete precast structural vaults and saddles, asphalt pavement systems, fencing, grounding. Subsurface, draw down, and slide investigations. 30” ductile iron Interceptor Force Main (IFM), 24” ductile iron IFM, 12” ductile iron IFM 30” HDPE pipe and fusing, horizontal directional drill for install, jack and bore 48” casing pipe installation, line stops, valves, air valves, cathodic protective systems, metered vaults, asbestos pipe abandonment, well pointing, welding, hydro static testing, and conductivity inspections. Mill and pave operations. Full depth pavement installation, overlays, and trench. Concrete bridge deck tie- in’s, paint lines, paint messages, and plow able markers.

County of King William, Virginia: Clerk of the Works (Construction Manager).

Retained as Owner’s Representative for Capital Outlay Projects specifically for the New King William County Courthouse, which in time evolved into the King William County Public Safety Complex, though not limited to. Position included oversight of all CSI Sections and administration of the Contract documents as the Owner from concept to final delivery and occupancy, to include maintenance agreements. Inspections of all site work, sub soils, issues and concern, undercutting, BMP construction, building pad, fill placement, spread footings, column footings. All subsurface proposed utilities, reinforcing steel, concrete pours, red iron erection, light gauge steel, framing throughout, masonry systems, and closure. MEP overview and coordination. Assist Contractor as necessary for Special Inspections by others. HALO Grounding system. Site work completion, paving, specialized work and delivery. Well water system implementation and well lot dedication. Engineering design for systems storage and delivery. Liquefied gas Underground Storage Tank (UST) design and installation. Sanitary drain field design, installation and finalization of system(s). Work coordinated and approved by the Health Department. Unique install of CoW designed 911 Dual trunk system, contract and award of same. Tele Communication and Security systems throughout. Overhead electrical rerouting and contract; easement agreements with Dominion Power underground power supply, easement agreements with other authorities having jurisdiction. Real time Inspections of all work.

Clerk of the Works (CoW) assisted in the implementation of goals and objectives, the development and implementation of annual plans for construction activities. Negotiated contracts and contracts change orders with outside contractors. Participated in construction engineering budget preparation and administration. Prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations and submit justifications for materials and labor. Monitor and control expenditures on construction projects. Submitted detailed status reports to the Board of Supervisors for each assigned Project detailing progress, costing, and any issues of concern, monthly. Evaluate construction engineering operations, schedules and activities including new building construction and renovation, and recommend improvements and modifications. Prepared various reports on operations and activities. Review design and plans of construction projects, coordinate activities, and inspect projects for compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare reports related to the status of construction, compliance with budgets and with approved project schedules. Prepare and maintain progress reports, inspections, and a detailed diary, and files including as built plans on all contracts work as assigned; ensuring that contracts progress on time and within budget; conducting daily inspections of all contracted work. Monitoring the quality of the contractors work and ensuring accurate contract completion and close out. Coordinate, substitute for, and inspect work in other maintenance contracts within the constraints of the Projects assigned. Direct, coordinate and oversee repair work during warranty period on construction projects. Review and recommend approval of progress and final payments for architects, engineers, contractors and various vendors. Review all final project close-out documentation to assure all contract requirements were met and all information was complete and accurate. Maintained compliance with Federal, State and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to construction engineering.

BMAR & Associates, LLC: Project Manager & Estimator (Facilities & Construction).

Coordinated and managed the facilities maintenance BOSS Contract at Yorktown Coast Guard Training Facility. Project consisted of two facets. One being the general maintenance of the Base, which included all CSI Sections, though not limited to. The second facet to this contract was Individual Delivery Orders (IDO’s). These individual Delivery Orders included those that exceeded base dollar contract limit amount of the Work Order (WO), or series of WO’s, which was the maintenance and repair of the same work same location, same item. These DOs were also procured by Government Request for Estimation and Execution. DO Projects ranged from Additions, HVAC upgrades, Chillers, Boilers, Marine Structural Pier repairs, to failed Plumbing and other aged systems. IDO’s were generally MEP heavy though not limited to. These projects necessitated Constructability Analysis, Estimations, Negotiations, Project Scheduling, and Direct Construction. Responsible for Quality, Production and Safety for area of assigned construction and maintenance, though supported by other Professional Staff when available. Developed, maintained, and enforced the project site logistics plan; coordinated subcontractors, scheduling, expediting of material deliveries, and controlled inspections for areas and trades to ensure quality and on time completion of work. Monitored all job site quality control reporting: daily, weekly and monthly progress reports, payroll and profit loss (P&L) Statements, anticipated cost reports, purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, RFI's and all project related documents. Reviewed and evaluated both the staff and subcontractor’s means and methods in accordance with project documents. Provided technical assistance to all members of team. Managed DO’s projects from design review through contract closeout all the engineers, contractors, vendors, materials, equipment and personnel involved. Position included management of all CSI trades daily as well as the Delivery Orders atypical of the JOC/TOC/SOC regiment. Promoted growth and development to client, subcontractors, staff, and vendor relationships. Demonstrated proactive not reactive project administration/supervision and leadership skills.

Brown and Root Services Corporation: Job Order Manager (Project Manager).

Constructability Analysis, Estimations, Negotiations, Project Scheduling, and Direct construction activities at Yorktown Naval Weapons Station (YNWS) JOC Contract. Originally retained to be site specific to the Magazine Construction and Renovation venture, yet this role was quickly expanded. Responsible for Quality, Production and Safety for area of assigned construction, though supported by other Professional Staff. Developed, maintained, and enforced project site logistics plan; coordinated subcontractors, scheduling, expediting of material deliveries, and controlled inspections for areas and trades to ensure quality and on time completion of work. Monitored all job site control reporting, daily and monthly progress reports, payroll and profit loss (P&L) Statements, anticipated cost reports, purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, RFI's and all project related documents. Inspected subcontractors' means and methods in accordance with project documents. Provided technical assistance to all members of team. Managed projects from design review through contract closeout all of the engineers, contractors, vendors, materials, equipment and personnel involved with the timbered piles, sheet piling, whalers, tie backs, dead men, rip rap, reinforcing steel, concrete pours, forming and re-shoring, pedestals, pier caps, structural steel, overhead cranes, other equipment, epoxy injection, slope stabilization, earth work for magazine cover and other, drainage systems be subsurface or storm water, well pointing, grounding grids, directional drilling installation over sight and testing, heavy steel explosion doors, trolley systems, lead abatement, epoxy coating of systems, marine piling and cabling, rebar, structural steel fabrication, steel reinforcement, heavy concrete structures, pressured grouting, and marine installation, stainless steel “Otto” fuel storage tanks and stainless piping and fabrication, metering controls, concrete containment vessels, pavement, selection thereof, base wide paving, and petro mat installation and oversight, fencing base wide. Security system installation and delivery. Promoted growth and development to client, subcontractors and vendor relationships. Demonstrated proactive not reactive project administration/supervision and leadership skills.

City of Newport News, Virginia: Sr. Construction Inspector (Field Engineer).

Retained as the Owners (City of Newport News) Field Representative to enforce the Plans and Specifications, and other Contact documents, as necessary with guidance to and from the Design Engineers, and The City of Newport News Senior Engineering Management, for the “City of Newport News-Solid Waste facility #2, Cells 1,2, and 3 Landfill Closure” Project; The duties of this position were numerous and varied, yet included critical site inspections, and field administration of the documents, as outlined in the following summation. Inspected all assigned phases of work on the assigned landfill closure construction project and made official contact with contractors superintendent and other representatives to verify conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents; Confirm lines, grades, dimensions of elements, structures and materials with Contractors Staff, Subcontractors and/or Sub Consultants and advise contractor of any discrepancies; Specific Inspections included though not limited to methane extraction well construction and commissioning, HDPE methane extraction pipe fusing and installation, metering, testing and observation manholes throughout the landfill project In Accordance With (IAW) with Specifications. Documented and maintained quality placement of impermeable clay cap, after approval of test pad by Engineer, Clay Cap which was followed with a synthetic geo-membrane required fusing, and cut samples for acceptance, Project included additional clay cap followed by vegetative support layer, as well numerous Storm Water (SW) Drainage Structures. Necessary Road Improvements. Confirmed means methods of construction where specific methods were stated and required timely action to correct any variances and methods employed. Prepared and reviewed daily inspector reports for preparation of entries into project diaries. Properly documented materials as well as other test reports for materials. Recorded and monitored material received showing quantities estimated and quantities received used and tested. Checked materials and material documents to make sure that they were tested in addition to performing routine physical tests and analyze of sampled material on the job, and/or sent additional samples to testing laboratories for verification of results. Assist in contractor’s daily, weekly and monthly evaluations. Recorded daily quantities and maintained daily reports. Assisted in field issue resolution. Reviewed contractors pay applications, schedules, and other, as necessary for timely delivery of the Project.

West Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.: General Sales & Quality Control Manager.

Coordinated and managed the sales activities for West sand and Gravel Co, Inc. Annual Sales Budgets for the four operations was 8 million per unit. Sales nearly tripled with the average selling price doubling over my stay. Was able to deliver excellent results by the planning, organizing and implementing of a well-developed and aggressive sales program for both shareholders and surrounding aggregate markets in order to achieve sales objectives while developing, training and mentoring junior representatives. Position involved the oversight the Quality Control, Material Testing, Contract Negotiations and Proposals. Recognized and developed new product lines in order to be competitive in the ever-changing marketplace. Supervised quotes and pricing and manage integrity of order inputs. Surpassed regional targets in both volume and sales price addition to the Development of a structured sales team to meet organizational objectives. Reviewed all major job and/or customer pricing and made amendments as necessary. Monitored daily shipments from each plant and measure in respect to budget targets. Reviewed monthly, the volume of all jobs, and at each location. Produced monthly reports reviewing market conditions and end of the month report on sales mix, prices and volumes. Prepared monthly sales forecasting and backlog reports. Managed client affairs in resolving quality issues and / or credit collections. Tracked all formal sales contracts for expirations and/or /renewals and pricing updates. Product and clientele development for the Golf Course Industry was foremost and spearhead by self, which included a high level of quality, consistency, and testing. CME as necessary for all product lines. Eagle Iron Works Computerized Classifier overview. Company was one the Primary Aggregate Manufacturer and Supplier for many of Virginias Masons, Concrete, Asphalt Producers, and Specialty Sand & Gravel clientele.

ATEC & Associates, Inc.: Chief Engineering Aide & Manager.

Served as the Chief Engineering Aide and primary for the Construction Material Engineering (CME) Testing and Inspection services for American Testing and Engineering (ATEC) at the Newport News Virginia Branch Office. Scopes of the work activities were dictated by the Statement of Work (SOW) and the Project Specifications as supplied by the clientele who included Owners, Architects, Structural Engineers, and Contractors. Work activities consisted of field inspections, testing, and evaluation of results. These Inspections were numerous, broad, and with some being in depth. Involvement was generally on long term assignments which included soils testing and inspection which included FDT’s (field density testing), observational reporting of site development means and methods, acceptable fill materials, compactive equipment, proof rolling and guidance thereof. Shallow footing inspections coupled with subsurface probe. Cut, and fill observations. Undercut of undesirable materials, surcharges, geotextiles, well points, soil cement applications, and lime stabilization. Subsurface exploration programs and analysis of soils for pavement and foundation designs. Timbered, concrete, and sheet pile Installations coupled with counts, and inspection. Load testing where required. Concrete form and reinforcement inspections, post tension cable, rebar reinforcement, structural steel, bolt torques and fireproofing thicknesses. Concrete preplacement, placement and post placement inspections and analysis. Concrete testing as required from the field to the laboratory, concrete placement overview of multistory, slab on grade (SOG), piers, columns, pile caps, floors, walls, basins, spill boxes, roads, runways, decks as well as all other industry structures. Mix Designs and other pertinent tests associated with Hydraulic Concrete. Transportation services included subsurface, subgrade, base, and concrete or bituminous placement. Control Strips, Marshals, asphalt sampling and content. The above were supplemented with all necessary laboratory testing to establish conformance or nonconformance, or other. Expertise in soils and their characteristics specifically that of flowing sands and silts in addition to expansive Clay’s common place in Tidewater Virginia. Expertise in the failure analysis of pavement and other structures.

Blue Roofing Corporation: Project Manager and Estimator.

Estimated and performed the Contract Administration of roofing system installations for industrial, commercial and residential projects. Roofing systems included shingle, bituminous, EDPM, metal, and associated remedial repairs. Emphasis was placed on preventative maintenance programs where possible. Project oversight from constructability, to estimation, proposal, award, and final delivery.

EDUCATION:

oOld Dominion University School of Engineering & Technology-Civil, dual emphasis in Structural Design and Construction Management, Bachelor of Science.

oOld Dominion University Civil Engineering & Technology Construction Program, Construction Project Management- Certificate Graduate.

oChristopher Newport University, Physics/Math/Engineering Upper Engineering Fundamentals, Coursework.

oPhi Theta Kappa – Alpha Tau Omega Chapter- International Honor Society.

oRappahannock Community College, Engineering & Technology - Drafting & Design, A.A.S.,

“SUMMA CUM LAUDE” College Honor Board Graduate.

oOld Dominion University School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Program- Coursework.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS:

oU.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) & U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC):

oConstruction Quality Management (CQM): CQM-C Certification/Designation.

# NAB-03-14-00054.

oConstruction Quality Management (CQM): CQM-C Certification/ Designation.

# NAO-06-20-00405; 06/16/2020-06/16/2026.

oU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contractor

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